Villa Wilhelma Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Israel

Dark gold in color.

Light on the nose with apples, pears, spices, light oak and vanilla.

Full bodied and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with ripe pears, peaches, apples, light oak, Indian spices, vanilla and black pepper.

Long finish with lemons and herbs.

This is a wonderful surprise. This Sauvignon Blanc from Israel is drinking beautifully now. Feels like an aged, new world Chardonnay.

Nicely balanced and rich, with nice complexity, and really tasty.

After 2 hours of airtime, the nose became much more interesting than the palate. Love these kind of wines.

Will be interesting to revisit it in 3 years.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$25.

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Golan Heights Winery Yarden Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Israel

Very pale lemon in color with a yellow tint.

On the nose green apples, grapefruits, spices, light earth, minerals and light sea salt.

Medium-bodied with medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing.

Dry on the palate with limes, grapefruits, lemons, green apples, almonds, herbs and earth.

Medium plus in length on the finish with limes and almonds.

This is a very tasty Sauvignon Blanc from Northern Israel.

Showing mild complexity, nicely balanced and rich. Fruity and tangy.

Good by itself or with food. Easy drinking and good for parties too.

Aged in French oak barrels for 2 months. Kosher and not Mevushal.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$22.

Or Haganuz Winery Amuka Blanc 2018, Israel

Pale lemon in color with a light yellow tint.

Strong nose of limes, gooseberries, citrus, green apples, tropical fruits, bananas and grapefruits.

Light in body with medium-plus acidity.

Dry and tangy on the palate with limes, grapefruits, green apples, light vegetables and white pepper.

Nice length on the finish with grapefruits and spices.

These Sauvignon Blanc blend from Israel reminds me of a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Nicely balanced with nice complexity and a nice mouthfeel.

A good quality wine. Crisp and refreshing with enough acidity to pair with lemony fish dishes.

Needs 15 minutes to open up properly and show some complexity.

Good by itself or with food. I paired it with a cheese plate and crackers.

A blend of 85% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% Chardonnay. Grapes are grown on Mount Meron at 2,500 feet elevation. Kosher and Mevushal.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$22.

Tabor Winery Adama Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Galilee, Israel

Pale lemon in color with a green hue.

Pretty nose with limes, citrus, gooseberry, grapefruits, tropical fruits, banana, pineapple, kiwi, spices, minerals and white pepper.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity, crisp and refreshing.

Dry on the palate with limes, grapefruits, citrus, green apples and white pepper.

Nice tangy finish with limes and bitter almonds.

This is a nice Sauvignon Blanc from Israel. I really enjoyed the nose, which had nice complexity. Refreshing, and a good summer wine.

Good by itself or with food. I paired it with cheeses and crackers.

Kosher. Not Mevushal.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

87 Points.

$20.

Zwebner Estate Vineyard 24.19 White Blend 2017 Bethlehem, Israel

Light straw in color with a green hue.

Soft nose of green apples, citrus, lemons, minerals and light grapefruits.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity, crisp and refreshing.

Dry on the palate with citrus, limes, green apples, light vegetables, grapefruits, lemon juice, spices and minerals.

Long finish with almonds and limes.

This is a nice surprise. A nice white blend from Israel. Showing mild complexity, and crisp and refreshing when cold. Not bitter which I really liked. Reminds me of a white wine from Northern Loire.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. Will pair very nicely with oysters.

Needs 30 minutes to open up properly as it is a bit watery right out of the bottle.

Very easy to drink, so watch out.

Grapes are grown at 2500 feet elevation. A blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$30.

Assaf Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Golan Heights, Israel

Pale lemon in color with a yellow tint.

Strong nose of gooseberries, grapefruits, green apples, white pepper, minerals, spices and herbs.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and nice legs.

Dry on the palate with grapefruits, lemons, citrus, green apples, cream, bitter herbs, spices and black pepper.

Medium finish with bitter almonds and spices.

This is an above average Sauvignon Blanc from Israel. Balanced, crisp and refreshing and a bit buttery. A little bitter on the ending for my taste. Showing mild complexity and a nice mouthfeel.

13% alcohol by volume.

85 points.

$25.

Barkan Vineyards Winemakers’ Choice Special Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Israel

 

Pale lemon in color with a golden tint.

Nice nose of lemons, citrus, green apples, grapefruits, bitter herbs, spices and white pepper.

Light to medium in body with medium plus acidity and nice legs, crisp and refreshing.

Dry on the palate with limes, citrus, lemons, green apples, grapefruits, bitter herbs, almonds and black pepper.

Medium finish with bitter almonds and spices.

This is an above average Sauvignon Blanc from Israel. Showing mild complexity and nice balance. A little too bitter on the ending for my taste, though.

Crisp, refreshing and enjoyable by itself, by the pool or with food, and would pair well with seafood.

Grapes are grown in the Judean mountains and in the upper Galilee region in Israel.

13% alcohol by volume.

85 points.

Château Golan Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Golan Heights, Israel

My Rating 86 Points.
Price $38.

Pale lemon in color.

Interesting nose of green apples, grapefruits, bitter herbs, grass, light vegetables and white pepper.

Medium bodied and buttery, with medium acidity and nice legs.

Dry on the palate with grapefruits, limes, lemons, green apples, white pepper, bitter vegetables, herbs and grass.

Long finish with almonds and limes.

This is an above average Sauvignon Blanc from Israel.
Balanced with a soft bitterness feel. Enjoyable by itself or with food, or just as a sipper by the pool. Better while fresh and well chilled.

I paired it with soft and hard cheeses.

Grapes are grown in the northern Golan Heights, and fermented in oak barrels and stainless steel vats.

13% alcohol by volume.

Amphorae Wines Rhyton Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Israel

My Rating 86 Points.

Price $25.

Pale lemon in color with a wide see-through rim.

Strong nose of lemons, grapefruits, over ripen citrus fruits, spices, earth, bitter herbs, white pepper and minerals.

light to medium in body with medium acidity, long legs, crisp and refreshing.

Dry on the palate with grapefruits, lemons, green apples, clay, white pepper, herbs and bitter almonds.

Medium finish with almonds and spices.

This 4 year old Israeli Sauvignon Blanc, is drinking nicely now, although it is a little over the hill.
Shows great balance and interesting complexity that is not found in a newer vintage.

Crisp and refreshing and enjoyable by itself or with food. A little bitter on the ending.

13% alcohol by volume.

Golan Heights Vineyard Gamla The Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Israel

My Rating 82 Points.
Price $17.

Light straw in color with a yellow tint.

On the nose, grapefruits, citrus, peaches, lemons, minerals, metals and pears.

Medium-bodied with high acidity and somewhat creamy.

Tart on the palate and dry, with grapefruits, lemons and limes.

Nice, long finish with almonds and tart citrus fruits.

This is a nice Sauvignon Blanc from Israel. Refreshing and crisp yet Tart with some bitterness. Better with food, though. I paired it with fish on the grill.

Grapes were grown in the Golan Heights appellation.

13.5% alcohol by volume.